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Kimi Kean extends heartfelt acknowledgments to the entire AIMS team for their remarkable hard work and dedication throughout this transitional period. She outlined four key priorities for the board in the upcoming year: conducting self-assessments, establishing clear goals, evaluating the executive director, and initiating the search for a permanent executive director.

Interim Executive Director Marco Menendez delivered a detailed report on the school's progress in meeting compliance requirements as stipulated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Office of Education. He praised co-executive directors Jimmy Brown and Julia Lee for their exceptional contributions in ensuring adherence to compliance standards and maintaining operational efficiency. 

A new tracking system was introduced to oversee deliverables and deadlines, with all July requirements successfully fulfilled and most August targets on track for completion. Furthermore, Marco highlighted the creation of the strategic AIMS Way Plan, which is designed to align with the MOU, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the school's internal objectives. The plan emphasizes rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and fostering collaboration to achieve collective efficacy within the school community.

Marco also underscored the importance of implementing robust safety standards and behavioral expectations for students while commending staff for their teamwork in cultivating a positive school culture. The report prompted discussions between Marco and The Board regarding the necessity of a structured reporting system to track the 37 metrics outlined in the MOU. To address this, a data dashboard is currently under development to monitor progress across various goal areas. Concerns were raised about lower-than-expected enrollment numbers across all schools, particularly at the middle school level, though high school enrollment figures are projected to improve. 

Additionally, The Board addressed challenges noted in Marco's report, including delays in onboarding new staff and reliance on substitute teachers. They stressed the need to prioritize placing credentialed educators in classrooms to ensure the delivery of high-quality instruction.

Director Megan Sweet requested an Enrollment update for September to be included in the next report for September's board meeting.

Tom Nichols from CSMC presented an overview of their services to AIMS, focusing on offerings available under the current contract. His presentation covered key aspects such as the contract status, student data support, and a proposed bridge contract. Nichols emphasized areas where AIMS could benefit from enhanced services, including regular client partner standing calls and in-person board meeting support. During the discussion, the board highlighted the importance of conducting a more detailed analysis of CSMC's services compared to AIMS' internal capabilities, especially in light of potential budget constraints. It was decided to revisit the topic during the upcoming finance committee meeting to facilitate informed decision-making regarding outsourcing versus in-house service management.